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ECAMP Curiosity Walking Tours - Strikes, Struggles and Success

Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026
10:00am to 12:00pm

Part of: ECAMP Curiosity Walking Tours

Royal Alberta Museum

outdoors tours history

Tickets are under $20

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Organized by: Edmonton City as Museum Project

Sept.
5

Discover the working-class stories of Edmontonians who’ve built our city through this downtown walking tour.

You'll learn about:

Indigenous labour history and the pemmican industry
Women workers at the Great Western Garment factory
Immigrant contributions to city infrastructure
Key strikes and protests, including the amusing 1947 Chocolate Bar Strike

You’ll also get a taste of modern pemmican, see where Edmontonians have worked throughout the river valley, and get to make your own protest signs!

Tour Details:

Cost: $15 for 2-hour tours, $10 for 1-hour tours
Free for kids under 12!
Distance: 2.5-3 kilometers
Starts and ends at the main entrance of the Royal Alberta Museum (9810 103a Avenue NW)

Accessibility:

Sidewalks with street crossings, mostly level terrain
Bathroom access available before the tour at the museum
Seating on benches, chairs, and stairs available at limited stops. Stops without seating are less than ten minutes long

We run tours rain or shine, so dress for the weather and bring water and sunscreen! Events will only be cancelled in case of extreme weather or air quality warnings (in which case we will provide full refunds).

Royal Alberta Museum

9810 103A Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5J 0G2